MLB.com – Indiana State pitchers Jared Spencer and Luke Hayden were both named as attendees for the 2024 MLB Draft Combine held over June 18-23, 2024, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
 
The two Sycamores join 319 Draft-eligible prospects with 193 total collegiate prospects are set to attend the event. Prospects in attendance will have the chance to participate in Prospect Development Pipeline performance assessments -- a series of comprehensive evaluations that utilize state-of-the-art technology to measure cognitive skills, speed of processing, athletic performance and on-field talent. They will also be able to take part in a pro-style showcase workout and strength tests.
 
Spencer made the transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation over the course of the 2024 season. He posted a 6-0 record with two saves, while posting a 4.08 ERA over 53.0 innings. Spencer posted a 72:33 strikeout-to-walk ratio over the year allowing opponents to hit just .216 from the plate.
 
Highlighting his season included wins over Michigan State, Souther Miss, Xavier, Purdue, UIC, and Valparaiso. His signature start came late in the season as the Centreville, Mich. native allowed just four hits and a run while striking out a career-high 10 batters against Valparaiso on May 16. He went at least 2.0 innings in 14 different games and struck out at least three batters 13 times over the course of the 2024 season.
 
Hayden was dominant over his first season with the Sycamores as the Bloomington, Ind. native was a 2024 MVC Baseball All-Conference Second Team selection, 2024 MVC Baseball Second Team Scholar-Athlete, and MVC All-Tournament team selection. He posted a 7-2 record on the mound while finishing third in the MVC in ERA (3.81) and seventh in opponent batting average (.248) over 78.0 innings.
 
Hayden started 16 games for the Sycamores making his ISU debut on February 19th with 6.0 shutout innings against South Florida in a 5-0 win. He recorded his first complete game on April 21 going 7.0 innings while striking out 11 in a series-clinching win over Illinois State. He added a strong performance in an elimination game in the MVC Tournament against UIC allowing just three hits while striking out nine in his second win over the Flames in 2024. He went at least 5.0 innings in nine different starts on the year.
 
For the fourth consecutive year, MLB Network will have exclusive coverage live from Phoenix. Beginning at 1 p.m. ET on June 18, there will be a complete broadcast of the event and breakdowns from MLB Network personalities and analysts, including Greg Amsinger, Jared Carrabis, Jim Callis, Al Leiter, Albert Pujols, Dan O'Dowd, Harold Reynolds, Xavier Scruggs and Buck Showalter. The five hours of coverage on Tuesday are also streaming on MLB.com, MLB.TV and in the MLB App.
 
Pitching Ninja analyst Rob Friedman will provide on-site analysis and Marquee Sports Network Player Development Analyst Lance Brozdowski will make his first appearance on the Network. Interviews with players and club personnel will also be featured as part of the coverage.
 
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